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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,374.83, 8,058.27 and 2,255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,374.83, 8,058.27 and 2,255.76 is: 3,381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,374.83 : 8,058.27 = 2,255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,374.83/8,058.27 = 2,255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,374.83x = 8,058.27 × 2,255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,374.83x = 18,177,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177,523.14/5,374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.97

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